During the COVID-19 emergency, we are requiring a retinal screening as part of a comprehensive eye exam for these reasons:

• We are usually able to safely and comfortably examine the interior of your eyes without using dilating eye drops while improving social distancing.
• We are able to detect eye diseases at an early stage, even before the onset of symptoms. In some cases we will also recommend a dilation of your pupils.  There will not be any additional fee charged for pupil dilation.
• It is much faster than a dilated exam without the annoyance of eye drops or an extended exam with especially bright instrument lights. There isn't blurred or light sensitive vision afterwards.
• We maintain permanent images to identify change.
• We are able to detect and manage eye diseases with documentation of change or stability.

While the instrument is expensive, we are able to keep the screening fee affordable at $39.